Karnataka: After backlash, minister Satish Jarkiholi says his SIR remarks were misread
PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi clarified his earlier remarks about the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. He emphasized that attempts to delete Congress-supporting voters were countered in Karnataka through proper interventions. Home Minister Priyank Kharge challenged Jarkiholi's assertions, highlighting irregularities in the voter roll revision process. Complaints have emerged regarding the improper deletion of names from the electoral rolls.